The Java chicken is a very unique and old bird with a captivating history and many very useful traits for the modern, sustainable farmer. Java chickens were bred to be the ideal all-in-one bird for ...
10 Common Lambing Problems and How to Deal with Them
When you first start raising sheep, whether it’s for milk, meat, or fiber production, there is a lot of information you need to absorb. From what to feed sheep to whether you can keep them ...
Lakenvelder Chicken: Heritage German White Egg Layers
This breed of chicken has some valuable uses and an elegant composure that make it an attractive bird for small farm use. Lakenvelder Chickens are also an endangered breed which makes them a very good ...
10 Steps to Prepare Your Chicken Coop for Winter
Outdoor furniture put in storage - ✅ Shovels, salt, and sand ready to go - ✅ Chicken coop winterized... ❌ On the list of winter preparation chores that I tend to neglect, preparing the chicken ...
Japanese Bantam Chicken: Tiny Showstoppers
If you’ve never seen a Japanese Bantam before, chances are they look a little funky at first glance. A show-quality Japanese Bantam will most likely have a tail that nearly touches the back of its ...
The 10 Most Common Pig Diseases and How to Prevent Them
Last summer, our sow came down with a mysterious ailment. One day, seemingly without any kind of cause, she began limping, favoring her right back leg. After a few days, she stopped walking ...
La Flèche Chicken: A Unique French Fowl
Despite being an incredible breed for both meat and egg production, La Flèche chickens are, unfortunately critically endangered. This breed has a unique appearance, proudly sporting a very ...
How to Prevent Pigs from Escaping and How to Catch Them
The pig is probably one of the smartest farm animals you can raise. I had always been told that but never truly witnessed it firsthand - that is, until June of this year. I came home from ...
How to Deal with Flighty Chickens
Chickens aren’t known for their awesome ability to fly. In reality, most chickens can’t get very far off the ground - although they do have the capability of catching some air when they really want ...